-LRB- CNN -RRB- The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks hail from two of the finest craft beer regions in the U.S.

Boston is home to Samuel Adams , the largest-selling craft beer company in the country , as well as some smaller , notable breweries like Trillium Brewing and Cambridge Brewing Co. .

Seattle was one of the key players in starting the microbrew revolution , partly because of its proximity to fresh hops in the nearby Yakima Valley . One of the leaders of that revolution was Elysian Brewing Co. , now famous for its creative pumpkin beers and flagship Immortal IPA . Just last week , Elysian announced that Anheuser-Busch bought the company to further expand its craft portfolio . So , for better or worse , you 're likely to start seeing much more from this craft beer forefather .

In fact , Elysian and Boston 's Harpoon Brewing have set up a friendly wager for Super Bowl Sunday : Three kegs of beer from each brewery will be poured in the opposite breweries ' taprooms the week after the big game . The loser will be required to fly the flag of the winning team until the beer is gone .

In keeping with that friendly competitive spirit , let 's break down the roster of these two craft beer cities .

The quarterback is the leader of the team and , in many instances , the most recognizable name to viewers . This brew must define what the city is all about and be the No. 1 `` draft '' pick at the local sports bar .

XXXXX Stout -- The Pike Brewing Co. ; Seattle , Washington

Just blocks from the iconic Pike Place Market , Pike Brewing is one of the oldest and most respected breweries in Washington . Its XXXXX Stout , much like the Super Bowl , has a fondness for Roman numerals . It 's the quintessential Seattle beer with rich chocolate and espresso flavors , because what would Seattle be without its coffee ?

Harpoon IPA -- Harpoon Brewery ; Boston , Massachusetts , and Windsor , Vermont

Since 1993 , Harpoon 's hoppy pale ale has been a New England staple . This style of beer is right out of the Pacific Northwest playbook , but Harpoon was one of the first to produce an IPA on the East Coast .

These brews are among the most widely available from each region , but still great representations of the area . If you 're looking to cheer on a particular team but do not live in the Boston or Seattle area , you can still most likely catch one of these brews at your local store .

Boston Lager -- Samuel Adams ; Boston , Massachusetts

Samuel Adams Boston Lager is the most widely recognized craft beer in the country . It 's crisp , refreshing and arguably the most `` patriotic '' beer you can find .

Audible Ale -- Redhook Ale Brewery ; Woodinville , Washington

While Redhook makes its home in Woodinville , it also has a brew house in Portsmouth , New Hampshire , which is about an hour 's drive from Boston . This pale ale is fairly low in alcohol , and thus a pleasing session brew , meaning you can drink a few over the course of a game and not get inebriated . Do n't call an audible -- stock up on this one .

These brews might be stars locally , but they have n't received much national attention ... yet . Their scope is still pretty small , but they are hitting the gym and building a pretty strong following among local craft beer fans .

Mass Rising -- Jack 's Abby Brewing ; Framingham , Massachusetts

Jack 's Abby is a unique craft brewer that specializes in lagers . Some craft beer snobs might think lagers are boring , but Jack 's Abby gets pretty inventive with the style . One standout is Mass Rising , a double India pale lager that is hopped-up , crisp and drinkable .

Tamerlane Brown Porter -- Black Raven Brewing Co. ; Redmond , Washington

Black Raven has been producing some of the best brews in the state , and its Tamerlane Brown Porter is an all-out winner . It combines the nutty , malty characteristics of an English brown ale with the coffee flavors of a porter .

The Super Bowl calls for times to be bold and take a chance . A little divine intervention does n't hurt either . Same goes for your beer .

Spencer Trappist Ale -- Spencer Brewery ; Spencer , Massachusetts

Massachusetts is home to the only Trappist brewery in the United States . The monks of St. Joseph 's Abbey brew this Belgian-style `` table beer '' sustainably and consume the fruits of their labors only on Sunday evenings , which is impeccable timing for the big game .

Sky Hag IPA -- Airways Brewing Co. ; Kent , Washington

Sky Hag is bitter , loaded with West Coast hops and may not be pretty , but it will get you where you want to go . Airways has a number of delicious brews with air travel themes , like Seat Kicker IPA and Pre Flight Pilsner , because founder and brewer Alex Dittmar was a full-time airline employee before starting the brewery .

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Seattle and New England are craft beer powerhouses

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The Seattle Seahawks play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX